WGLH TV - Apil 24, 1988 - Royal Manor Elementary: A K–5 Tour of Learning, Safety & Community

Host Kristen Hampton guides a wall-to-wall tour of Royal Manor Elementary—from first day fundamentals in kindergarten to fifth-grade computers in history. Peek into classrooms, music, art, gym, recess life, student patrols, Secret Santa shopping, and a sit-down with Principal Mr. Rotella about what’s next for Royal Manor. Kindergarten (03:13): Arrival routines, name writing, alphabet recognition, numerals & counting, listening & sharing, projects (bunnies, color-by-number). AM 8:30–10:15; PM 12:30–2:15. Teachers emphasize confidence and social growth. First Grade (05:10): Spring craft integration—sequencing steps, using tools safely, and tying literacy to holiday themes. Second Grade (07:11): Public reading builds voice & poise; peers answer comprehension questions to train active listening. Cursive samples show progress; animal unit corner; show-and-tell elevates research & speaking skills (cat “shakes” for treats!). Third Grade (09:32): Helpers of the day, “think/reading desk,” seasons bulletin board. In music, Mrs. Benson scaffolds note names → fingering → ensemble play on recorders. Fourth Grade (11:59): Five-step bookmaking (rough → final → cover glue-up → paint marbling → hand-sew binding → endpapers). Students Bri, Justin, Jodi share favorites; several titles head to the Young Authors Conference (3/25). Fifth Grade (14:14): Mr. Scaner’s class uses The Oregon Trail to practice rationing, timing departures, river crossings, hunting, repairs—history through simulation and reflective decision-making. Recess (15:40): First graders demo tetherball (wraps, ropes, “holding”), older students add football; swings/jump ropes dominate for many girls; jungle bars & tire mounds for climbing; play = social practice. Busing/Boundaries (17:12): New area: N of McCutcheon • W of Stygler • E of I-270 • S of Ambassador Commons. Enrollment projected from ~415 → ~430. Students voice jitters about new friends/teachers; parents split between continuity vs. capacity balance. Student Patrols (19:00): ~30 fifth-grade walkers selected by teacher team; shifts 7:45–8:20 & 2:20–2:45; stationed at neighborhood corners; conduct expectations (no rudeness/running in streets); regular inspections; posts rotate bi-weekly. Secret Santa (21:03): Budgeting, selecting, and surprise-keeping; student-run checkout; gifts for family; lots of pride (and bargains). Principal Interview (23:02): Mr. Rotella: proud of shared tradition—students, staff, parents all invested. Daily personal goal: be present in classrooms. Future: facility upgrades (e.g., air conditioning) and even foreign language offerings to keep learning joyful and broad. 👥 People Index (order of appearance w/ first timestamp) On-Air (WGLH) Kristen Hampton — Host/Reporter (00:22) Mark — Preview narration (00:44) Gwen Barker — Kindergarten (03:13) Trisha Stansen — First grade (05:10) Kristen Hampton — Second grade (07:11) BJ (Billy Joe) Washburn — Third grade/music & Secret Santa (09:32 / 21:03) Tracy Star — Fourth grade young authors (11:59) Neil Smith — Fifth grade computers (14:14) Valita Johnson — Recess (15:40) Amy Wallace — Busing & boundaries (17:12) Shelley — Student Patrols & Secret Santa (19:00 / 21:03) Staff (Royal Manor) Mrs. Stie — Kindergarten (03:50) Mrs. Block — Kindergarten (03:50) Mrs. Copel — Kindergarten (03:50) Mrs. Benson — Music/recorders (10:01) Mr. Scaner — 5th-grade history (14:14) Mr. Rotella — Principal (23:02) ⏱️ Chapters / Segment Timeline 00:22 – Welcome & route overview (Kristen) 00:44 – Preview reel: who’s covering what (Mark) 03:13 – Kindergarten: routines, letters, counting, fine-motor work; AM/PM sessions; teachers Stie/Block/Copel 05:10 – First Grade: Easter baskets & bunnies; following directions; seasonal crafts (Trisha) 07:11 – Second Grade: read-alouds with comprehension Qs, cursive, animal unit, show-and-tell (live cat!) (Kristen) 09:32 – Third Grade: day-to-day class life; music with Mrs. Benson—recorders, note names, “Mary Had a Little Lamb” (BJ) 11:59 – Fourth Grade: young authors—draft, revise, paint marbleized covers, hand-sew binding, showcase at Young Authors Conference (Tracy) 14:14 – Fifth Grade: computers in history—Apple’s The Oregon Trail for decisions, resources, risk & cause-and-effect (Neil) 15:40 – Recess: why play matters; tetherball rules, swings, jump ropes, jungle bars, “big tires” (Valita) 17:12 – Busing/Boundaries: new lines (’88-’89) & reactions; enrollment impact; parent/student perspectives (Amy) 19:00 – Student Patrols: posts, shifts, selection, inspections; crosswalk safety (Shelley) 21:03 – Secret Santa Workshop: students shop for family gifts; budgeting & kindness in action (Shelley & BJ) 23:02 – Principal Interview: Mr. Rotella on pride, daily goals, AC dreams, and enriching curriculum (Kristen) 24:21 – Sign-off & Poem: Shel Silverstein’s “Sick” reading & close 25:49 – Closing montage & credits